Decorate with Purples and Pinks

February 14, 2012
Credit: Laurey W. Glenn
Give any room an exotic feel with a pop of purple. Try pink for a touch of romance. Here, our top pink and purple decorating ideas.
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Energize the Room

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Keep the wall paint white and energize the room with bright pink decor, such as bedding and artwork.

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Hint of Purple

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Instead of white, go with a pale shade of purple or pink to add just a bit of color to any room.

Paint: Angelica (AF-665) by Benjamin Moore; benjaminmoore.com.

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A Perfect Match

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Pair your pink wall paint with hints of pink in the fabric to create cohesiveness throughout the room.

Paint: Heather Pink (2091-60) by Benjamin Moore; benjaminmoore.com.

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A Bold Balance

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Balance a strong color, such as this deep plum shade, with natural woods, lighter shades of fabric and artwork.

Paint: Expressive Plum (SW6271) by Sherwin-Williams; sherwin-williams.com.

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An Elegant Approach

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Continue a hue throughout the room by matching your fabric with your paint color. This creates an elegant effect.

Paint: Elation (SW6827) by Sherwin-Williams; sherwin-williams.com.
Fabric: Beijing silk in Dark Lilac by Justine Paige; justinepaige.com.

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Have Courage with Color

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Tie in different shades of pink to make a statement and create cohesiveness to prevent overdoing the hue.

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A Punch of Pink

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Choose a bright, hot pink to make a bold statement. Painting the hue on just the doors and railings in this room makes the color stand out without becoming overpowering.

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Make Pink Prominent

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When using a light shade of pink, make it become more prominent by repeating the hue in fabrics on pillows and chairs.

Paint: Calamine (230) by Farrow & Ball; farrow-ball.com.
Side chair fabric: Diamond Batik in Pink by Kathryn M. Ireland; kathrynireland.com.

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Incorporate Pink Accessories

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Pair silk curtains and mirrored tables with clean-lined upholstery and lots of colorful pillows.

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The Power of Pink

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The walls, soaked in a delicious shade reminiscent of blooming azaleas lend a happy background to crisp white linens.

Paint: Pink Sky from Ralph Lauren Paint, available at The Home Depot; homedepot.com.

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